Indian passport services from the United Kingdom

Indian passport renewal and reissue (adults)

For Indian citizens in the UK renewing an expiring passport, replacing one with full pages, or reissuing a passport that was lost, damaged or stolen. What to check: your current or most recent passport details and your VFS jurisdiction. Lost, damaged or stolen passports are generally handled as a reissue through the same renewal route. Faster Tatkaal handling may be available for some cases — availability is controlled by Passport Seva. Open the Indian passport renewal page below, or message us to confirm.

Minor and child passports (with birth registration)

For children, including a first Indian passport for a UK-born child and consular birth registration. What to check: the parents' Indian passport or OCI details and the child's UK birth certificate. This is usually the starting point for newborn and minor cases. See the birth registration and minor passport page below.

Surrender of Indian passport

For people who have acquired British (or another foreign) citizenship and need to surrender their Indian passport and obtain a renunciation / surrender certificate. What to check: your naturalisation date and your most recent Indian passport. After British citizenship, surrender is generally the route rather than renewal. See the surrender page below.

Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)

For applicants who need an Indian PCC for a visa, residence or employment check abroad. What to check: which authority has asked for it and your Indian address history. See the PCC page below.

Which service do I need?

• Passport expiring or pages full — adult renewal / reissue.
• Passport lost, damaged or stolen — reissue, handled through the renewal route.
• A child or UK-born baby needs a first passport — minor passport with birth registration.
• You have taken British citizenship — surrender of the Indian passport, not renewal.
• You need a clearance certificate for a visa or job abroad — PCC.
• Not sure — message Matrix Solutions and we confirm the route before you book.

Photo and document basics

Indian passport applications generally use a photograph to the current passport specification — 35×45mm (British passport size), recent, with a plain background. Document and photo requirements vary by service, so check the relevant service page for the exact, current specification. Send clear scans on WhatsApp and we review them before you book.

Which VFS centre (jurisdiction)

The correct VFS centre depends on your UK address — applications are generally routed through the London, Birmingham or Edinburgh jurisdiction. If you are unsure which one applies, see the consular jurisdictions guide below.

Fees and pricing

Each service shows its own fee on its own page — open the linked service below for current pricing. Government and VFS fees are separate and are confirmed by VFS at submission; the Indian passport renewal page also shows a VFS fee breakdown. We confirm what applies to your case before you book.

Frequently asked questions

How long does an Indian passport renewal take?+

Processing times are set by Passport Seva and VFS and are confirmed by VFS for your case. We share the current expectation and prepare the file so it is not delayed by avoidable errors.

I need a passport for my child — which service is that?+

A child or UK-born baby generally uses the minor passport route, often alongside consular birth registration. See the birth registration and minor passport page.

My passport was lost or damaged — what do I do?+

A lost, damaged or stolen passport is generally handled as a reissue through the renewal route. A police report may be needed; we confirm the exact requirements for your case.

I have become a British citizen — do I renew or surrender?+

After acquiring British citizenship, the route is generally surrender of the Indian passport (a renunciation / surrender certificate), not renewal. See the surrender page.

Which VFS centre should I use?+

It depends on your UK address — generally the London, Birmingham or Edinburgh jurisdiction. The consular jurisdictions guide helps you confirm.

Is Tatkaal (urgent) handling available?+

Tatkaal may be available for some cases, but availability is controlled by Passport Seva and is confirmed case by case. We let you know if it applies to you.

Is police verification part of the process?+

Some passport and PCC cases involve police verification; whether it applies depends on the case and the relevant authority. We explain what to expect for your situation.

Can Matrix Solutions help if my documents do not match?+

Yes. Name mismatches across passport, birth, marriage or naturalisation documents are common — send your documents on WhatsApp and we review the route before you book.